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Name: Steve Perry

Born: January 22, 1949

Birthplace: Hanford, California

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Mother: Mary Perry

Father: Raymond Perry

Siblings: Only Child

Steve Perry has had a very successful career. He has lead one of the most successful bands of the 70's, 80's, and 90's while continuing a prosperous solo career. Mr. Perry is best known for being the lead singer in the band Journey. He recorded 10 albums with Journey that sold more then 45 million copies. With this Steve also recorded two highly successful solo albums.

Perry, who originally played drums, was involved with several pre-Journey bands including The Nocturns, Dollar Bills, Sullies, Pieces, and Alien Project. The Sullies won the battle of the bands in Calaveris County, playing against 80 other bands. Alien Project was close to signing a record deal when their bass player was killed in an auto accident on July 4th. Steve almost gave up on music for good. Shortly after, though, he was contacted by Herbie Herbert, who said the band Journey listened to a demo tape and liked his singing style. None of Perry's former bands recorded any official material.

With Perry on vocals, Journey's style would change. Their fourth album, Infinity (1978), became their first successful album. They would go on to record nine more albums. Journey with Steve became one of the late 70's early 80's "Stadium Bands". That means they could fill any stadium in any town and that is just what they did. Steve, while still with Journey, also release a solo effort to rave reviews. The name of the record was "Street Talk". Perry also appeared on numerous soundtracks(with Journey) and on the record "We Are The World" by USA For Africa.

After recording Journey's 9th album "RAISED ON RADIO" Steve took time off from music to help take care of his ill mother. With Perry not there Journey disbanded. In 1994, Steve emerged from out of what seemed like no where to release his second solo album "For the Love Of Strange Medicine". On the record was a song entitled "Any Way" which was about the time apart from the band. After Perry came back it was only a matter of time before Journey was back. In 1996 Journey reformed to release their 10th and final album with Steve called "TRIAL BY FIRE". The band finally received their first Grammy nomination with the release of their reunion album. The song "When You Love A Woman" was nominated in the category for 'Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.'

In May 1998 Steve Perry announced that he was officially leaving Journey. The split came in the wake of a conversation between Perry and Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain in which it was decided that, if Perry's health issues prohibited him from committing to a tour at that time, Cain and original Journey guitarist Neil Schon would reform the band with a new singer. Drummer Steve Smith also left Journey.

Perry has recently worked with David Foster and Carole Bayer-Sager in writing and recording "I Stand Alone," the principle track for the soundtrack to the animated feature film Quest For Camelot.

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Awesome | Reviewer: Lesley | 10/2/2008

You have such a soul... for singing. Journey isn't the same without you and never will be.
I just wondered if you knew Neal Schon a lot and why you seemed angry at him. Did he do someone wrong and you were mad about it?

Lesley

Always and forever | Reviewer: Tina | 9/14/2008

Mr. Perry, I've always told my family and friends that you were the Love of my life. You always sing with such conviction, such passion. Thank you for all those Journey memories. I am only a couple of years younger than you and I still have your picture in my wallet. I still have hopes that you and the rest of Journey will get back together and sing again. I will always be your fan. Wishing you nothing but the best....
Faithfully, Tina

journey 4 ever | Reviewer: anthony ambrose | 8/23/2008

what attracted me to journey was steve's incredible voice. not many male singers can sing that high and still holds the emotional meaning of the song. what's range minus emotion. you could easily feel his sincerity in every song he interprets. he makes you part of the songs he's singing. you could be that small town boy longing for a better future in the city or a struggling waitress trying to be big in hollywood.
no doubt, that wouldn't be possible without his song writing prowess as well.
journey would always be a part of me. i actually named my first child after him. i still sing all his songs more than before with the advance of technology. i'm planning to sing faithfully like an mtv to be shown on my wedding next year.
i wish i was the one who replaced you.
tony

Wish you would come back as "YOU" | Reviewer: Anonymous | 8/4/2008

Steve Perry was Journey. I miss YOUR voice. Journey will never be the same. I truly hope you make a come back. Every single one of your songs has a place in my life. When I hear one it takes me back. It would be nice to have new songs. My CD's are getting worn out. I LOVE YOU........
Hope the rumors of your return come true. Miss your voice.
Love A Fan Forever....
Leesa

Heartaches?? | Reviewer: sally | 7/18/2008

I often wondered if Steve Perry had a lot of heartaches as a lot of his songs made it sound that way.
Anyway i love everything about the man, past and present. His voice makes me smile or cry, his smile haunts me and has through about 30 years, and i awake with one of his songs in my head.
Steve all your fans are dedicated and we love you sooo much, if you are happy doing what ever you are doing now, then i wish you well and hope you stay happy, even though we shall miss you very much. xx

san diego concert 2008 cricket wireless | Reviewer: paul cortez | 7/16/2008

yo steve my passion for the true journey sound came up short last night cause you were not the frontman.i wasnt the least impressed by the show and would like to say the wilson sisters Ann an Nancy totally Rocked and shoud have played on any way i wanted let you know my home town was only 18 miles away from youre birthplace Hanford.I grew up in Corcoran the farming capital of California and many a summer were spent around the small lakes in and around the area drinking a few beers and jammimng toall youre greatest cause you are the true essence of what journey was about and without you its like going to spend good money on a Amercian Idol concert peeeyouuuuuu! well good luck Steve in life God bless you and youres around Paul R.Cortez Class of 80 corcoran high school

Avid & Faithful Fan | Reviewer: Ada | 7/16/2008

Steve - No one can ever replace you in Journey. You are "Journey". I watched the Journey concert yesterday in San Diego and it's not the same if you're not the one singing. I had the greatest crush on you in the 80s. Too bad, I couldn't afford to go to your concert then. How I wish I could still hear you sing live. I think you are the greatest singer, and I still have a crush on you.

steve ur the best!! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 7/13/2008

steve perry i <3 journey and ur singing. im only in middle school so i wasnt alive most of the time u were in journey (wish i was!!!)Im going to a journey concert this summer but it wont be the same without u. ur irreplaceable steve. Wish u were still with the band! take care : )

To Mr Perry | Reviewer: BabieBunnie | 7/12/2008

The best times i had was in high school in the late 70's early 80's. Everyone knew me as the girl with the Journey/Steve Perry pictures in my school locker. Though i was "geeky", you made me cool, :P. WOW, that just took me back!!!!!

Mr Perry, i hope your doing well.

STILL WAITING | Reviewer: DAVE | 5/27/2008

Steve
HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE DOING WELL.
Boy do I as well as many others want to know
when will you reappear and put out a new album.
I dont think you realize how great your style of
music really is, and how much your fans miss you.
your music and lyrics are amazing and somewhere in almost every song we can relate to in one way or another. we all have issues to but come on and
get up and let the world know that you still got it. we can only hope that you havent given up on us.
THE FANS

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